THE NEWS
Races on April 13-14 at Alpine Meadows will be run as NorCal championships! SL and awards on Saturday, GS and awards on Sunday. We are working on some race format changes, so stay tuned!
April 12 Race Clinic - canceled due to insufficient number of sign ups; those registered should have received a cancellation memo from John Walsh.
Races: SL and awards on Saturday,
GS and awards on Sunday.
-Check-in both days 7:30-8:30, near the fireplace in Alpine Meadows Lodge.
-Course inspection and race times: **Check posting in the lodge to confirm times.** Anticipate 9:00-9:30 inspection for both courses. Anticipate S0-S3 race ~9:45. S4-S10 race soon after course 1 race is complete (~10:30-10:45)
* The season race fee is $125 (for 6 races), the fee includes a $20 gatekeeping deposit, which is refunded when you complete a race day hill assignment (gatekeeper, starter, or scorekeeper). The drop-in price per race is $30, payable before or on race day.
* To register, go to the Races link above and download and print the registration and liability waiver forms. Pay the season race fee by check (written to Sierra League) or online via PayPal. You MUST, however, mail the forms (and check if paying by check) to Nan or scan and email the completed forms. Mail to Nan Carnal, 13081 Ski View Loop, Truckee, CA 96161. Email scanned documents to nan.sierraleague@gmail.com.
April 12 Race Clinic - canceled due to insufficient number of sign ups; those registered should have received a cancellation memo from John Walsh.
Races: SL and awards on Saturday,
GS and awards on Sunday.
-Check-in both days 7:30-8:30, near the fireplace in Alpine Meadows Lodge.
-Course inspection and race times: **Check posting in the lodge to confirm times.** Anticipate 9:00-9:30 inspection for both courses. Anticipate S0-S3 race ~9:45. S4-S10 race soon after course 1 race is complete (~10:30-10:45)
* The season race fee is $125 (for 6 races), the fee includes a $20 gatekeeping deposit, which is refunded when you complete a race day hill assignment (gatekeeper, starter, or scorekeeper). The drop-in price per race is $30, payable before or on race day.
* To register, go to the Races link above and download and print the registration and liability waiver forms. Pay the season race fee by check (written to Sierra League) or online via PayPal. You MUST, however, mail the forms (and check if paying by check) to Nan or scan and email the completed forms. Mail to Nan Carnal, 13081 Ski View Loop, Truckee, CA 96161. Email scanned documents to nan.sierraleague@gmail.com.
March 26, 2019 Good news from your trip ambassador, Carlene Boutacoff, cboutacoff@gmail.com
Sierra Council members, the IKON pass is now on sale. If you are considering going to the FWSA Ski Week in Big Sky, Montana, January 25-February 9, 2020 you can save on your lodging if you purchase the pass through Sports America Tours. You can also receive $30.00 of your pass if you renew now!
You will receive $50 off your lodging if you purchase the Full IKON pass which has no blackouts and gives you unlimited skiing/riding at Big Sky, Steamboat, Winter Park, Deer Valley, Squaw/Alpine, Mammoth and several others, and 7 days at certain resorts such as Aspen/Snowmass and Alta/Snowbird.
You will receive $30 off your Big Sky lodging if you purchase the Base IKON pass that has blackout dates and more restrictions. You will get unlimited skiing/riding at Squaw/Alpine; Mammoth; Winter Park and some other resorts, and 5 days at Big Sky and restrictions at several other resorts.
This special lodging offer is only available to those purchasing passes through Sports America Tours. Not sure if you’re going to Ski Week? Sign up for the pass through Sports America Tours anyway and you can decide later whether or not you plan to go to go to Big Sky.
Also note: As a thank you to skiers that purchased a 18-19 IKON pass, you can receive a renewal discount of $30.00 if purchased before Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Be sure to select the Renewal option when choosing your pass. First-time IKON pass buyers: If purchased before April 23rd, you can also receive a group credit of $30 making it the same cost as the renewal plan.
Follow the link below to find out about the two passes and their benefits and consider purchasing through Sports America Tours! You will automatically be put on a list for the special lodging credit on the FWSA Big Sky Ski Week trip if you sign up on the Sports America site below. Pass prices may increase so we recommend you make your purchase during the month of April.
Please spread the word to your friends. Here’s the link: https://www.sportsamerica.com/ikon-fwsa
Sierra Council members, the IKON pass is now on sale. If you are considering going to the FWSA Ski Week in Big Sky, Montana, January 25-February 9, 2020 you can save on your lodging if you purchase the pass through Sports America Tours. You can also receive $30.00 of your pass if you renew now!
You will receive $50 off your lodging if you purchase the Full IKON pass which has no blackouts and gives you unlimited skiing/riding at Big Sky, Steamboat, Winter Park, Deer Valley, Squaw/Alpine, Mammoth and several others, and 7 days at certain resorts such as Aspen/Snowmass and Alta/Snowbird.
You will receive $30 off your Big Sky lodging if you purchase the Base IKON pass that has blackout dates and more restrictions. You will get unlimited skiing/riding at Squaw/Alpine; Mammoth; Winter Park and some other resorts, and 5 days at Big Sky and restrictions at several other resorts.
This special lodging offer is only available to those purchasing passes through Sports America Tours. Not sure if you’re going to Ski Week? Sign up for the pass through Sports America Tours anyway and you can decide later whether or not you plan to go to go to Big Sky.
Also note: As a thank you to skiers that purchased a 18-19 IKON pass, you can receive a renewal discount of $30.00 if purchased before Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Be sure to select the Renewal option when choosing your pass. First-time IKON pass buyers: If purchased before April 23rd, you can also receive a group credit of $30 making it the same cost as the renewal plan.
Follow the link below to find out about the two passes and their benefits and consider purchasing through Sports America Tours! You will automatically be put on a list for the special lodging credit on the FWSA Big Sky Ski Week trip if you sign up on the Sports America site below. Pass prices may increase so we recommend you make your purchase during the month of April.
Please spread the word to your friends. Here’s the link: https://www.sportsamerica.com/ikon-fwsa
Thanks to our supporters!!!
Tahoe Heartbeat Apparel
Start Haus Ski & Bike Shop
Karen Brewer, co-owner of Powpow neck gaiters
Habervision offers a 50% savings on all their products. (www.habervision.com)
Tahoe Heartbeat Apparel
Start Haus Ski & Bike Shop
Karen Brewer, co-owner of Powpow neck gaiters
Habervision offers a 50% savings on all their products. (www.habervision.com)
Far West Skier's Guide
The 2018-2019 FWSA Skier's Guide is available at the link below. Check it out!
www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/farwestskiersguide/2018-19
The 2018-2019 FWSA Skier's Guide is available at the link below. Check it out!
www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/farwestskiersguide/2018-19
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
by Jo Simpson
The Sierra League welcomes racers of all abilities and ages. Kids race free when accompanied by a responsible adult who is racing. The success of Sierra programs depends on our clubs and members. Please contact me with any questions, ideas or thoughts you have about the Sierra Council or racing with Sierra League: 775-787-7556 home, 775-722-6468 cell, or email jo_simpson@sbcglobal.net.
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